Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Consultant

About the role

The Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Consultant will support strategic workforce planning and human capital initiatives for a federal customer. Key responsibilities include collaborating with the Human Development Advanced Capabilities Office to develop and execute strategic workforce plans, evaluating workforce competencies, identifying skill and capability gaps, and providing data-driven recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic workforce planning initiatives that align workforce capabilities with organizational objectives.
• Apply Human Capital Strategic Planning methodologies to assess workforce readiness, identify competency gaps, and develop actionable workforce recommendations.
• Conduct workforce analyses, evaluate organizational trends, and provide data-driven recommendations to senior government leadership.
• Develop implementation plans, Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), communications strategies, and other workforce planning documentation supporting organizational transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with Human Resources professionals, government leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders to support workforce modernization efforts.
• Utilize Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) such as PeopleSoft or comparable enterprise workforce management systems.

Requirements

• Ability to develop and execute strategic workforce planning initiatives that align workforce capabilities with organizational objectives.
• Experience applying Human Capital Strategic Planning methodologies to assess workforce readiness, identify competency gaps, and develop actionable workforce recommendations.
• Experience conducting workforce analyses, evaluating organizational trends, and providing data-driven recommendations to senior government leadership.
• Experience developing implementation plans, CONOPS, communications strategies, and other workforce planning documentation supporting organizational transformation initiatives.
• Strong collaboration skills with Human Resources professionals, government leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders to support workforce modernization efforts.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, along with a basic understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its practical workplace applications.
• Experience utilizing Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) such as PeopleSoft or comparable enterprise workforce management systems.
• Five (5) years of experience supporting strategic workforce planning, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Human Capital Management, Organizational Development, or a related discipline, including at least two (2) years supporting Federal Government, Department of Defense, or Intelligence Community organizations.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Organizational Psychology, or a related discipline, plus five (5) years of relevant experience; or a Master's Degree in a related discipline plus three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Professional certifications in Strategic Workforce Planning, Human Capital Management, Organizational Development, or Change Management are highly desirable.
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required at the time of hire.

Benefits

At Kaizen Approach, we offer a competitive salary range, flexible PTO, 11 holidays, a 401k with profit sharing, and ongoing learning opportunities. We also provide comprehensive health and wellness programs, financial and family support, retirement planning, and a supportive work environment.